Boonville, IN

Full City Profile · Indiana · Warrick County County

3.2 /5.0
B Good
6,681 Population 1,166/sq mi density
$62,500 Median Income $36,896 per capita
$143,100 Home Value $235,002 Zillow
$835 Median Rent 24.4% income on rent
57°F Avg Temperature
434 Violent Crime/100K 1,676 property/100K
B
Overall
3.2 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.9 / 5.0
$62,500 median income, 3.2% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$143,100 home value, $835/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
434 violent crimes/100K (14% above avg)
B
Education
3.1 / 5.0
26.2% bachelor's degree or higher
Boonville enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 57°F (14°C). Winters average 34°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 51.2 inches. The area receives 11.3 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 38.

Temperature

34°F Jan (1°C) 78°F Jul (26°C)
Annual Average57.3°F
6% above US avg
January Average34°F (1°C)
July Average78°F (26°C)

Geography

Elevation389 ft (119 m)
Area5.7 sq mi (14.8 km²)
Population Density1,166/sq mi
Coordinates38.0466°N, 87.2910°W
TimezoneAmerica/Indiana/Indianapolis
CountyWarrick County County
Nearest AirportEvansville Regional (EVV)
13 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 51.2"
35% above US avg
Snowfall 11.3"
Wettest Month (Apr) 5.52"
Driest Month (Aug) 3.22"

Air Quality

AQI Median38.0
RatingGood
Good Days %89.1%
Unhealthy Days1

Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)

Ozone (O₃)0.0472 ppm
SO₂ (Sulfur Dioxide)1.67 ppb

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Low
Risk Score65.1 / 100
Social Vulnerability19.7 / 100
Community Resilience86.8 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado Relatively Moderate
Hurricane Very Low
Earthquake Relatively Low
Wildfire Very Low
Flood Relatively Low
Hail Relatively Low
Strong Wind Relatively Moderate
Heat Wave Relatively Low
Winter Weather Relatively Moderate
Lightning Relatively Low
Ice Storm Relatively Moderate
Drought Relatively Low
Cold Wave Relatively Low
Landslide Very Low
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)

Earthquake History

61 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.2. Most recent: M2.6 on Aug 9, 2025.

Apr 18, 2008 7 km NNE of Bellmont, Illinois M5.2 69 km
Apr 18, 2008 9 km NNE of Bellmont, Illinois M4.7 68 km
Jun 18, 2002 6 km SW of Parkers Settlement, Indiana M4.6 41 km
Apr 21, 2008 7 km NNE of Bellmont, Illinois M4.0 68 km
Dec 7, 2000 7 km W of Evansville, Indiana M3.9 31 km
Jan 24, 1990 6 km WNW of Alton, Indiana M3.9 71 km
Nov 11, 1991 3 km W of Flat Rock, Illinois M3.8 102 km
Jan 27, 1990 6 km N of Alton, Indiana M3.8 77 km
Sep 19, 2017 4 km N of Bellmont, Illinois M3.8 68 km
Apr 25, 2008 8 km NNE of Bellmont, Illinois M3.7 68 km
Jan 2, 2006 3 km NNE of Eldorado, Illinois M3.6 101 km
Nov 20, 2012 7 km N of Bellmont, Illinois M3.6 70 km
May 30, 2015 4 km ENE of Geff, Illinois M3.4 104 km
Jun 5, 2008 8 km WNW of Mount Carmel, Illinois M3.4 66 km
May 1, 2008 8 km NNE of Bellmont, Illinois M3.3 67 km
May 2, 2003 10 km ENE of Thompsonville, Illinois M3.2 121 km
Jul 18, 2008 6 km NNE of Bellmont, Illinois M3.1 69 km
May 10, 2012 0 km NW of Emison, Indiana M3.1 86 km
Jan 23, 1991 3 km WSW of Logan, Illinois M3.1 139 km
Sep 9, 2017 4 km N of Bellmont, Illinois M3.1 69 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Tornado History

480 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF5. Total: 83 fatalities, 1,065 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Apr 3, 1974 EF5 76 km 31
Apr 3, 1974 EF5 47 km 6
Nov 15, 2005 EF4 91 km 0
Jun 2, 1990 EF4 50 km 6
Jan 7, 1989 EF4 64 km 0
Apr 3, 1974 EF4 94 km 0
Jul 9, 2024 EF3 52 km 0
Feb 28, 2017 EF3 73 km 1
Nov 17, 2013 EF3 69 km 0
Mar 28, 2009 EF3 63 km 0
Feb 5, 2008 EF3 99 km 3
Oct 18, 2007 EF3 33 km 0
Nov 15, 2005 EF3 72 km 0
Nov 6, 2005 EF3 49 km 24
Nov 6, 2005 EF3 97 km 0
May 30, 2004 EF3 71 km 1
May 11, 2003 EF3 70 km 0
Apr 28, 2002 EF3 90 km 0
Jan 3, 2000 EF3 38 km 0
Jun 2, 1990 EF3 70 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950-2024)

Wildfire History

11 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: DEAD DEER (1,557 ac, 2007).

Year Name Acres Distance
2007 DEAD DEER 1,557 89 km
2017 UNNAMED 1,336 64 km
2019 UNNAMED 1,057 66 km
1999 UNNAMED 1,039 92 km
2021 UNNAMED 959 66 km
2014 UNNAMED 910 72 km
2019 UNNAMED 892 72 km
2024 LONG RUN RX 774 61 km
2010 RICEVILLE RX 671 63 km
2019 UNNAMED 584 61 km
2010 ROCKHOUSE HOLLOW RX 581 63 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 34°F (1°C) 3.5 in Coldest
February 38°F (3°C) 3.6 in
March 47°F (8°C) 4.9 in
April 58°F (14°C) 5.5 in Wettest
May 67°F (20°C) 5.1 in
June 75°F (24°C) 4.6 in
July 78°F (26°C) 4.7 in Warmest
August 77°F (25°C) 3.2 in Driest
September 70°F (21°C) 3.8 in
October 59°F (15°C) 3.8 in
November 47°F (8°C) 4.2 in
December 38°F (3°C) 4.2 in

Boonville has a seasonal temperature swing of 45°F / from 34°F in January to 78°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 51.2 inches, with April being the wettest month (5.5") and August the driest (3.2").

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